The San Diego Force Organization has decided not to play in the USA for the 2022 season. It will suspend all of its  USA operations  until 2023. The Force will be playing Internationally this year. The desicion was made in part by several factors. COVID contiunes to play a major factor in fields, players, the uncertained when new requirements for COVID could be implimented. Fields are still very hard to secure for any length of time, Quaility of players are down over the last several years. Host families are still concerned about the spread of COVID.

So the Force will play Internationally this year. We look forward to the 2023 season.

 2022      TRYOUTS                                       Completed

                                                                      Completed

               SPRING TRAINING                        May 15th thru May 31

               SEASON OPENS                           June 2nd thru August 7th

               PLAYOFFS/WORLD SERIES         August 8st thru August 15th

Congratulation to Former Force RHP Corbin Burnes with the Milwaukee Brewers. He struck out 10 consecutive batters last night, tying a record by Tom Seaver in 1970. The record has stood for 51 years. Burnes finished the game with 8 IP | 4 H | 0 R | 0 BB | 15 K to improve his ERA to 2.23 🙌 Burnes played for the San Diego Force Organization in the NBC World Series. Burns is being considered  for the CY Young award this year. 👀

Pictures From the 2021 Force Season Can Be Found at the Following Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dx0axs6x3rbobro/AAC5xN7wvYQUNPwbxA_dYouGa?dl=0 

Second Team All-League in the Pacific Shore League 

Your Force Reps:

💥Outfielder Hector Carreon 

💥Pitcher Stephen Raussa 

💥Pitcher Adam Gacek 

Congrats to the Force’s First Team All-League 👏 Way to Represent 

💥 Pitcher-> Jacob Kokeny 

💥 Second Baseman-> Brandon Cosio

💥Third Baseman-> JD Shaffer 

💥Short Stop-> Michael Davinni 

💥Outfielder-> Eligha Lewis

 When it rains it sometimes pour. This 2021 season the home runs have been pouring in from many different players up and down the line up. It's great to see. This year at the half way point of the season the Force players have hit 17 home runs which is great. Force team has been using Sparks Bats to make it happen.  Most season the Force average 20 home runs for the entire summer season. Lets hope the Home Runs don’t dry up like all the water in California.

2021 Bat Sponsor Spark Bats!

June 1, 2021
San Diego, CA

The San Diego Force Organization is proud to announce its continued partnership with Spark Bats for the upcoming 2021 collegiate summer baseball season. Spark Bats has been manufacturing MLB quality bats for over 70 years. The Force Organization is proud to be partners with a first class company such as Spark Bats.

Originally founded as a lumber company in Japan over 200 years ago, in 2018 Hakusoh Bat Inc opened an office in Southern California and has teamed up with the Force to provide bats to all of our players.
Spark/Hakusoh have been devoted to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) system and has been producing bats that combine traditional high quality techniques of craftsmanship utilizing progressive new materials and technologies for each baseball brand.

They use high quality maple from North America, Blue Ash and Magnolia from Japan which is used for game bats and fungo bats.
Spark is proud to produce 5,000 bats a year for professional baseball players in Japan and in the Major League, and over 100,000 bats for the general market in Japan.

 
The Force Organization is excited about the partnership between us and look forward to many successful years.

July 31, 2021   

Grind @ Force Game 2 in the Pacific Shore League Championship Series Continues Today after Being Called Prior to Extra Innings Yesterday Due to Darkness. The Tenth Inning will begin at 1 pm at West Hills HS in Santee, Ca 💥

07-27-2021

By: Christian Houser

Oceanside- The San Diego Force sweep the series against the California Jays to put themselves in the Championship Series. Multiple Force pitchers combined for a shutout of the Jays. In the second game of the series, the California Jays failed to score while the Force put up 11 runs.

The first two innings went scoreless until the third inning where the California Jays had many errors which brought #25 Alec Arnone and #12 Gabe Jones to the plate where they both tallied RBI walks. The Force scored two more runs in the inning. 

After one more run in the fourth, the force had runners in scoring position yet again in the fifth. #7 Jack Early hit a deep sac fly to score another. After five innings played the score was six to zero. The Force kept finding ways on base and scored five runs combined in the sixth and the seventh. 

The Force relief pitchers came into the game and the California Jays were pushed out of the playoffs. The Force now have a new task on their hand in the Championship Series against the Grind. 

07-26-2021

By: Christian Houser

Oceanside - The San Diego Force win the first game of their playoff series against the Jays 4-2. 

Both teams fired off early as the game was tied one-to-one after one inning of play. The two runs came off the backs of errors and quality baserunning. In the second inning, The Force took the lead with an RBI double coming off the bat of #39 Ben Davidson scoring #44 JD Schaeffer. 

Scoring halted until the eighth as both pitchers dueled. #33 Chase Martinez, the San Diego Force ace, pitched eight innings, totaled 12 strikeouts and allowed zero earned runs. In the eighth, The Force gave Chase insurance as #5 Drake Pierson launched a two-run home run to right-center which scored #28 Michael Davinni. 

While The Force allowed one run in the ninth, it was not enough to mount a comeback from the Jays and the game ended four to two. The Force will play the second game of the series on July 27 to attempt to sweep the series.

Did Someone Say Playoffs!? 👏 

After winning the regular season with a 15-1 league record, 20-5 overall, the Force are among four teams advancing to the postseason, including the Grind, Invaders, and Jays. 

The Force face off against the California Jays tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday (if needed) in a best-of-three series. Games on Monday and Tuesday will begin at 4 pm at Oceanside High School. 🌊 Wednesday will begin at 4 pm at West Hills HS.

The Championship Series will take place Thursday-Saturday (if needed) for the teams who qualify at West Hills HS with start times of 4 pm, 4 pm, and 1 pm, respectively.  

Come support the Force this week as they look to win their first Pacific Shore League Postseason. 

The 2021 season Playoffs start tomorrow for the Force.  The Force play the California Jays the best of 3 series to advance to the Championship Which will start Thursday July 29th. 

                      Playoffs   Game 1:     Monday July 26th 4:00 PM at Oceanside HS

                                      Game 2:    Tuesday July 27th 4:00 PM at Oceanside HS

                                      Game 3:     Wednesday July 28th If needed  4:00 PM at West Hills HS

Starting Pitcher Scored Three Runs In Victory Over Invaders 

2021 Season Photos

Access Force Photos at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dx0axs6x3rbobro/AAC5xN7wvYQUNPwbxA_dYouGa?dl=0

Thursday, July 22

The San Diego Force’s Game Today Has Been Canceled. Enjoy Your Thursday. We Will Let You Know Updates To the Schedule as We Have Them. 

July 20, 2021

By Christian Houser

West Hills – The San Diego Force beat Grind baseball Tuesday with a final score of 17-16. Both teams tallied 15 hits as the game quickly got out of hand for the pitchers.

Similar to the last three games the Force have played, they started out from behind. Midway through the 5th, the Force were down 11-4 , but with a two-RBI double from #25 Alec Arnone and a couple hits they had brought the game to 11-9.

The scoring did not stop there, in the next two innings the Grind tallied five more runs while the Force three. The game was 16-12 heading into the 8th. #23 Kyle Sherrick roped a triple down the line to score one and  #11 Hector Carreon belted a two-run shot to right-center to bring the game to 16-15. 

The bottom of the 9th started out with two quick outs before two walks and a single loaded the bases. #23 Kyle Sherrick drew a walk to bring the tying run home, leaving 44 JD Schaeffer to face a bases-loaded two-out situation. With a 3-2 count, he hit a line drive to left field to score the run from third and secure the victory for the Force. 

The Force play again Friday at 4 pm at Oceanside High School in another Pacific Shore League matchup against the Invaders.

No Game, Team BP Instead

July 8, 2021

Force Fans, Players, and Community, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! 

Force Anxious to Escape the Desert Heat After Second Straight Loss

June 30, 2021

By Cassidy Thornburg 

Palm Springs — The San Diego Force dropped their second straight to the Palm Springs Power. The struggles came more on the mound and less at the plate, as they did in game one. The Force had nine total hits on the night, six more than the night before, but gave up 12 hits, five more than the first game. 

#20 Jacob Hennessey started on the mound for the Force, but uncharacteristically struggled to find the zone. He walked five of the 12 batters he faced and gave up five runs in 1 2/3 innings of work. #37 Steven Raussa came in relief and quickly got the Force out of the inning, but did not come away scotch free on the night. Raussa accrued some damage of his own in the third. The Power reached an early 9-0 lead before the Force again turned to their bullpen.

The Force came alive at the plate in the bottom of the third, sparkling a glimmer of hope at a comeback. #99 Menelik Israel Izzy and #36 Eligha Lewis hit back-to-back RBI-IB’s that gave the Force two. The Power quickly put a stop to the Force’s momentum and held them to two the remainder of the game. Palm Springs added a couple of runs against the Force’s final three relief pitchers, leaving the Force anxious to escape the desert heat. 

Force Fail to Rally, Lose on the Road to the Power in the Seventh 

June 29, 2021

By: Cassidy Thornburg 

Palm Springs – The San Diego Force headed back to the hotel Tuesday night with their heads hanging low after a late-inning loss on the road to the Palm Springs Power that ended a seven-game win streak. 

Chase Martinez started on the mound for the Force. He came out of the gates spitting fire with three up, three down, including a perfectly executed first base pickoff between Martinez and Taylor Meaux. The Power scored a run in the second off a fielding error, but Martinez maintained control of the game, working his way out of a bases-loaded jam that allowed the Force to retaliate in the third. 

Mcelveny led off the next inning with a single and a double steal that put the Force on the board. Martinez kept his head down and went to work. He connected with Taylor Meaux again in the bottom of the third for another pickoff and then held the game to ones until the seventh.

Following the seventh inning stretch, things spun out of control for the Force. A hit-by-pitch put Mason Velasquez, the Power’s first baseman, on base. The following ensues of hits, a wild pitch, and a couple of intentional walks allowed the Power to score a total of four runs against the Force’s relief pitcher.

The scoring stopped there and the Force came away with their third loss of the season, dropping them to 10-3 overall on the season. 

The Force plays the power again Wednesday, June 30 at Palm Springs Stadium. The first pitch is at 7 pm. 

Force Push Past Powerhouse, Remain Undefeated in League

06-27-2021

By: Cassidy Thornburg

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Force (7-0 PSL, 10-2 overall) capped off a dominating weekend at the plate with another high-scoring win against the Prospect Powerhouse on Sunday. Their 14-5 afternoon victory brought their total number of runs scored over the weekend to 30, including six dingers, 11 steals, and 36 hits. 

To get the ball rolling for the Force, starting pitcher #37 Steven Raussa (Eastern New Mexico) struck out the side. #44 JD Schaeffer (Glendale Community College), the Force’s five-hole-hitter, carried the momentum into the bottom of the inning with a 2-out 2-RBI double that scored #31 Ambrose Russo (Los Angeles Harbor College) and #38 Taylor Meaux (Bluefield College). This gave the Force an early 2-0 lead. 

The Force added fuel to the fire, scoring another four runs in the next four innings. Raussa continued wheeling and dealing on the mound. He held the Powerhouse scoreless through six, with only two hits against, and six strikeouts. 

After Raussa’s impressive start, the Force’s offensive took off. #9 Daniel Mcelveny (Bonita HS/ SDSU) led off for the Force in the bottom of the sixth with a solo home run, his second of the season. #7 Jack Early (San Diego City College), Russo, #11 Hector Carreon (San Diego City College), #28 Michael Davinni, and Meaux followed suit with back-to-back hits. Early doubled off a full count, Russo singled, Carreon scored Early with an RBI-single, Davinni knocked a 2-RBI double, and Meaux brought Carreon home with a sac-fly to center. The Force racked up five of their 22 hits on the day in that one inning and extended their lead to 11-0. 

Determined to not let the Force walk away with a shutout, the Powerhouse put themselves on the board in the top of the eighth against the Force’s third relief pitcher. The heart of the Powerhouse’s lineup, #13 Rudy Conriquez had a notable bases-clearing triple that matched with the five runs scored, put pressure on the Force to bring out their closer. 

#47 Adam Gacek (San Diego Mesa College) came in clutch for the Force. He tied up his first batter, bringing the Powerhouse’s comeback rally in the eighth to a quick close. Gacek finished the game like it started, with three up, three down.  

-- The Force are on the road next with a two-game (non-league) series against the Palm Springs Power at Palm Springs Stadium (1901 E Baristo Rd. Palm Springs, Ca). They play Tuesday, June 29 and Wednesday, June 30. First pitch is at 7 pm both nights. --

San Diego Force Welcome New Manager for the 2021 Season

By Cassidy Thornburg

6.23.2021

Former player, coach, and local business owner Chris Moody takes over as the new Manager and Vice President of Player Development for the San Diego Force Baseball Club. He takes over for Essex “Gas” Burton, a former Padre, who finished coaching with the San Diego Force Baseball Club after the 2019 summer season. When asked what it means to take over as the Force’s new manager, Moody responded with humility, seeing it as an opportunity to give back to an organization that helped build him as a player and into the coach he is today. 

“I see it as a privilege. I appreciate the fact that I have been put in this position and that the owner, Michael King, trusts me to run the program and keep the winning organization alive… something that I was a part of as a player,” Chris Moody shared. 

Moody played with the Force organization for six summers, doubling as a catcher and first baseman. At the plate, he held a career-high batting average of .321, knocked out 27 home runs, and swiped 23 bags. While his stats on the field speak for themselves, Force owner Michael King recalls that Moody’s worth to the organization extended far beyond the field. 

“Chris was a true team player, mentor to his teammates, but also a leader, teacher, and a coach,” King said. 

Moody played a significant role in the Force’s success over the years, participating in six world series and six championships. He played two years of independent ball and came back to coach for the Force organization for five. As a coach, he took part in another two world series and four championships. 

As manager for the 2021 season, Moody is passionate about creating a relaxed atmosphere that prioritizes player development and pure enjoyment of the sport and community it provides. 

“I love watching these guys grow and have fun, especially the way they approach the game. I’m definitely a player-coach—I like having the dugout atmosphere, chemistry within the team, and just seeing these guys have fun, joke around, and compete.” Moody said. 

The role that the Force has played in his advancement has directly impacted Coach Moody’s investment in his player’s careers on an individual basis. 

“I take pride in helping my JUCO guys who don’t have a ride or place to play and finding them a home. I want to give back to the baseball world as best I can and help these guys get exposure, go to college, and hopefully the pros one day too.” Moody shared. 

As Moody takes time aside from running his Hittrax-Rapsodo-Blast Motion company in Santee, California — the Analytic Baseball Academy – to be out with the Force for the summer, he is ready to continue the legacy of San Diego Force baseball. 

“The vision is winning the league for sure. We will see which tournament we choose to play in at the end of the summer, but, hopefully, we get a chance to compete at a higher level against some higher teams and show what we are capable of.” Moody said. 

From the Force to all of the fathers out there, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY. Without you, your sons would not be what they are today. 

While most teams are still deciding what they are doing and when,  the Force Organization has already had 2 weeks of spring training with over 100 players in camp. Saturday the Force opened their 2021 season against The San Diego Invaders winning 10 -7. Both teams play in the Pacific Shore League which has 8 teams in the league and will be expanding the league in 2022.

Even with both team in spring training for 2 weeks doing 2 a days workouts, the 1st game of the season was still a little ugly with players still have a coat of rust on them. As the season opener progressed in innings played, play started to improve. The game was a great opportunity for the coaching staff and front office to see where improvements are needed and what additional players are needed.

The Force continues Sunday against the LA Dodgers for a DH. Game times are at 10:00 Am and 1:00 PM.

Scrimmage This Saturday

The San Diego Force will be facing off against the Invaders on Saturday, May 29

@ West Hills HS (8756 Mast Blvd. Santee, CA 92071)

The game starts at 12 pm, players should arrive by 11 am, & registration begins at 10:30 am

**all players are welcome to come out 

The 2021 spring training started with a big bang and  continues as players  arrive each day. It  has been a big success with players from around the country and internationally. This year we have players from, Mexico, Japan, Korea, China and Dominican. Our net work continues to expand each year with recruiting  very talented players to improve the teams  depth for the Organization.

The Force has returning players from the 2018 and 2019 seasons that will help expedite the teams success and now  a younger generation of siblings from past players playing for us to make their mark.

After a 2020 Dark season do to the COVID, we look forward to a great 2021 season. Spring training continues with twice a day work outs as we work towards  opening day June 1st.

The San Diego Force is now RECRUITING PLAYERS for the 2021 season. The Force is moving forward preparing for the summer 2021 season. This year will be a banner year and a busy year for players wanting to play baseball for one of the top teams in the COUNTRY.

Come play in Beautiful San Diego where you can do something different every day and the weather is absolutely perfect. Beaches, sunsets are the finest.

                                                                                THE DATES

                                    OPEN TRYOUTS:             Monday, May 24th 

                                                                              Registration 10:00 AM

                                                                              Practice 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

                                               LOCATION:            Analytic Baseball Academy

                                                                              10744 Rockville St.

                                                                              Santee, CA 92071

                                    SPRING TRAINING:         May 24th thru May 30th

                                                                             11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

                                                                             Analytic Baseball Academy

                                                                             10744 Rockville St.

                                                                             Santee, CA 92071

                                                   LUNCH:            1:00 to 2:00 PM

           SPRING TRAINING CONTINUES:            2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

                                                                             Santee Sports Complex

                                                                             9951 Riverwalk Dr.

                                                                             Santee, CA 92071 

                                    SEASON STARTS:         June 1st,  Schedule posted @

                                                                           https://www.pacificshoreleague.com/leagues/11533/events

Players still looking for housing this summer, check out Vantaggio Suites in San Diego at www.vantaggiosuites.com for month to month housing options. Let us know, and we can see about getting you a roommate. 

The Force is recruiting for the 2021 season. We are looking for players that are starters for their respect colleges for the 2021 season. We are recruiting both position players and pitchers. If you have the talent and looking to play for one of the top teams please contact the Force. If you are a graduating Senior and do have a place to play contact us. We are know for getting players signed to play PROBALL.

Go to our website and complete the players Questionnaire, Scouting will contact you immediately.

We look forward having you play for the Force Organization.

The Force will not be providing HOST FAMILIES for the 2021 season do to the COVID-19. Players will be responsibly for their own housing for the season. Please click on the housing button for other housing options.

Force Baseball is excited we are moving ahead with our 2021 season. We are actively recruiting college players, graduated high school seniors, and looking for experience coaches for our staff. 

Canceling the 2020 season was difficult, but was the right thing to do for the safety of our players, staff, and fans. We're looking forward to a competitive 2021 season, while providing much needed playing time to the many players who have missed out over the last calendar year. 

If you are a player who wants to learn more, fill out a questionnaire at the top of the page, under the drop down menu that says Forms. 

Let's have a memorable 2021 season!!!!

FORCEful Five Named to All-SCCBL Selections and Tyler Van Stone named Pitcher of the Year 

Cassidy Thornburg | July 26, 2019

As released earlier today by the SCCBL, five Force players have been named to the 2019 All-SCCBL teams and Tyler Van Stone (Hawai'i Pacific/ Force) has been named Pitcher of the Year. In total, 15 players made the list, three were given honorable mentions, and two players from out of state were named Player and Pitcher of the Year. The Power have the strongest representation, with eight players in the mix, including Brett Young (Delta State/ Power), the SCCBL Player of the Year. The Force are well represented with their five. Evan Banks (Azusa Pacific/ SoCal Stros), the Home Run Derby Champion, is on the list to represent the SoCal Stros, and starting pitcher Fabian Muniz (Angelo State/ Cal Jays) is on the list for the Cal Jays. 

After being fourth on the batting average leader list in the SCCBL through regular season and after, DJ "Sweetness" Lewis (U of Cumberlands) is one of the first names on the list to represent the Force. Lewis scored 28 runs, had nine doubles, three triples, a home run, and batted in 29 to put him at a .350 batting average. 

Leading the league with a .373 batting average is the next name on the list for the Force, Sam "Sneuf" Neufeld (Vanguard). In conference, Neufeld had 50 total hits, the most in league, with seven doubles, one triple, and three home-runs, two of them on back-to-back days. 

Neufeld, Ryan "Sunshine" Williams (Cal Baptist), another SCCBL selection from the Force, and Lewis hold the top three spots on the league's RBI leader board with 39, 32, and 29, respectively. After his second summer season with the Force, Williams scored 25 runs, hit 10 doubles, 3 triples, and also hammered one out on the road. 

Andrai Wright (Savannah State) finished out the season well, being named SCCBL Player of the Week in the final week of competition going into the post season. In that week alone, he hit over 500 after scoring three runs, hitting two doubles, and knocking in three. 

After coming overseas and traveling 2,521 miles to make San Diego his home for the summer and the Force his team, Tyler Van Stone (Hawai'i Pacific), the fifth and final name on the list, was named SCCBL Pitcher of the Year. Van Stone earns the honor after having the most starts of any pitcher in league, remaining the strikeout leader throughout regular season and after, and even putting on an impressive show at the plate when he hammered out a home run in his solo at-bat for the Force. In SCCBL, Van Stone put up a 2.92 ERA through 52.1 innings pitched and eight starts. He struck out 66 and only gave up 17 earned runs. His favorite pitch is his slider, but he has a mean fastball that he also throws in the mix. 

Manager Essex "Gas" Burton was extremely pleased when he heard the news that Van Stone had been named Pitcher of the Year, and made sure that he was the first to rely the information to him. Van Stone has been a work horse for the Force throughout the season. Burton's enthusiasm for his accolade demonstrates just how much Van Stone has meant to not only the team, but individual players and coaches as well. Burton, a former MLB player in his own right, particularly stated that Van Stone "is an extremely capable player with all the skills, he just needs the opportunity." 

 2019 All- SCCBL Team

Honorable Mentions:

#15- Jeremy Gaines- UTL- Power/ Illinois State

#5- Riley Kaspar- UTL- Pirates/ UCI

#2- Diego Santiago- RHP- Bucs/ Cal Poly Pomona 

Force Take Second to Finish Out Their Summer

Cassidy Thornburg | July 20, 2019

Palm Springs, Ca- The San Diego Force lost the second game to the Palm Springs Power to lose the Championship Series, 2-0, but hey, it's been a good summer!

The game started out quickly with both teams having three up, three down. From there, the Force lost momentum while the Power only gained it with time. Against starting pitcher, Cameron Dean (Rockhurst), the Power scored four, three earned while, the Power’s starting pitcher Jake Dahle (Utah) pitched scoreless through five. Already with the lead, the Power took advantage of three walks in a row, which put them up seven runs (7-0) going into the top of the sixth. 

In the top, the Force pieced something together when a Will Stroud (Azusa Pacific) single scored Ryan Williams (Cal Baptist) to get the first run on the board for the Force. Unfortunately, it was not only the first run, but also the last. With no more runs to follow, the Force dropped the game 8-1 to the Power, allowing the ninth SCCBL title to slip through their fingers. 

After the Force took second in the Championship Series, and a long summer of traveling, eating subway sandwiches, hanging out in the dugout, practicing at Madison, and oh yeah, playing ball, the San Diego Force would like to thank their fans, all those who came out to support the team, and those who have followed the team from afar this season. Thank you for your support!

San Diego Force beat the Inland Valley Pirates 9-5 to punch their spot into the championship. Thanks to an 8th inning rally. Notable players were Colton Bochler, Connor Wytko, and Sam Neufeld. Colton Bochtler saved the day in relief pitching 2.1 innings striking out 3 batters and giving up no runs. Connor Wytko came up with a big as well. He had 2 hits, 2 walks, and scored twice. Another masterful display of offense was Sam Neufeld who had 2 hits, a walk, and scored twice.

Come support the San Diego Force against the Palm Springs Power. The game will be at Madison High School on July 19th at 4:00 p.m.

Its been along and hard season for the Force not playing up to the expectations of the organization and past years teams, but the team continued  to work hard and grind to make the playoffs as the 2nd seed team. The Force started playing as a team and all players from the field to the bench were helping making it all work.

The staff always believed  the players had the talent and had the ability to be a very good team. The staff  kept saying give them time, they never quit believing in them.

The Force open the Playoffs against The inland Valley Pirates. Tuesday at Amerige Park Fullerton, game time is set for 4:30 PM.

2019 SCCBL All-Star Game

Cassidy Thornburg | July 13, 2019 

Palm Springs, Ca- The SCCBL All-Star game was held on Saturday, July 13 in Palm Springs, said by some to be the hottest day the city has experienced all summer with 111 degree temperatures. The Force had twelve players represented. They joined with the SoCal Stros and Cal Jays to form the West team. The Palm Springs Power, Inland Valley Bucs, and Inland Valley Pirates formed the East team. The game was played East vs. West with the East as the home team and the West as the away.

The 2019 All-Star Home Run Derby took place before the game, featuring a power hitting contestant from each team in the SCCBL. Alex Blaszyk (Force/ Saddleback College) represented the Force, but was done after the first round. Evan Banks (Stros/ Azusa Pacific) from the West team went on to win it all. In the first round, he outhit Ryan Sepede (Power/BYU), putting up seven to his six. Then, in the tie-breaker round, Sepede smashed eleven making the win in close sight for the East team. Banks prevented the East team and super house Palm Springs Power from walking away with yet another win when he tied up the final round of the Home Run Derby 11-11. Banks then took home the trophy after knocking out a final run on just two strikes. 

The All-Star game started off slowly with no runs by either team in the first. Brett Young (Power/ Delta State) from the East team put up a run in the second. The West didn’t get on the board until the third when Kyle Oyama (Stros/ Cal Baptist) scored. In the bottom of the third, the East had a field day, putting up five to lead the West 6-1 early. The middle innings didn’t see a lot of action, but then in the seventh both teams put up three with Haydon Winters (Pirates/ Cypress) from the East team, hitting a bomb. In the eighth, the West scored another two, while the East had one to bring the All-Star game to its final score of 10-6 East.

Though the West team fell to the East, the Force still represented San Diego well. DJ Lewis (U of Cumberlands) started the game off strong for the West, getting on base by an error and then stealing for second and third, though he was left on base in the first. Alex Blaszyk (Saddleback) went 2-2 on the night, hitting a double RBI- double and a single. Sam Neufeld (Vanguard) hit a single-RBI. Just as well, Andrai Wright (Savannah State) and Will Stroud (Azusa Pacific) both hit singles in their limited at-bats. The Force had sparks of success, broken bats, and camaraderie with the Stros and Jays, though the game didn’t play out like they had hoped. 

After sharing a dugout with the Jays for the night, the Force turn around and face them tomorrow, July 14 in a double header at Madison High School at 1 and 4 p.m. 

Congratulations to the Force 2019 All-Stars that will represent the Force in the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League All-Star game July 13th at Palm Springs Stadium . 

                                                    DJ Lewis

                                                    Alex Blaszyk

                                                    Sam Neufeld

                                                    Tyler Van Stone

                                                    Byron Smith

                                                    Hooper Mills

                                                    Will Stroud

                                                    Ryan Williams

                                                    Andrai Wright

                                                    Colin Freeman

                                                    Justin Webb   

                                                    Cole  Mueller                        

Alex Blaszyk will represent the Force in the Home Run Derby

Hey Houston Astros, We Had Him in a Catcher’s Mask First!

Cassidy Thornburg | June 4, 2019

The San Diego Force’s most recent claim to fame is the Houston Astros’ tenth round pick, the catcher, CJ Stubbs. Stubbs’ selection to the Houston Astros will continue his trend of being four years behind his older brother, Garrett Stubbs. Garrett is already a catcher for the Houston Astros and probably the most excited about his brother becoming one.

With Garrett already playing in the navy blue and orange it was really only a matter of time, four years, after Garrett became an Astro, before CJ too put on the jersey and moved to Texas.

In 2008, Garrett Stubbs attended Torrey Pines HS where he played baseball and was an All-Palomar League Selection. In 2012, CJ Stubbs attended Torrey Pines HS where he played baseball and was an All-Palomar League Selection.

In 2012, Garrett Stubbs graduated HS and attended USC where he played catcher for the Trojans. In 2016, CJ Stubbs graduated HS and attended USC where he played pitcher and catcher for the Trojans.

In 2013, Garrett (Thank God!) played summer ball for the Plymouth Pilgrims in the New England Collegiate League. In 2018, CJ played summer ball for the San Diego Force in the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League (Thanks for the help with the SCCBL Title!).

In 2016, the Houston Astros selected Garrett in the the MLB Draft as a catcher. Now, in 2019, the Houston Astros have selected CJ in the MLB Draft as a catcher.

It was only a matter of time before CJ became an Astro and from here there is no telling what he will do. At USC, he was one of the most multi-faceted players. He would pitch Tuesdays, catch Fridays/Saturdays, and then because that wasn’t enough time in the dirt, hit Sundays. In his two pitching seasons, CJ had three specialty pitches: a low to mid 90s two-seam fastball, a slider, and a changeup, though he was partial to his slider. He finished with a 4.57 ERA in 106 ⅓ innings. CJ’s time at the plate is also worth mentioning. He finished the season with a .844 OPS in 53 starts, only struck out 44 times, and coaxed 20 walks during his junior year. With those statistics and the proven flexibility to take on multiple positions, it is probable that he will again be a two-way player, but this time for the Houston Astros. 

The Force wish CJ Stubbs the best of luck in his coming season and will be rooting for him and his brother Garrett from Sunny San Diego!  

We would like to think several of our long term sponsors that have been with us through the years. They keep us supplied and looking good.

Prime Sports located in Chula Vista, CA has been our apparel supplier for 13 years. Vince and his great staff have kept our teams supplied with all of our uniforms and apparel. They have moved mountains over the years to have everything ready for us when season arrives. You can't find a better company to work with.

ITH HOSTELS of San Diego is partnering with the Force Organization to provide housing options at 3 different locations in San Diego for players. Little Italy, Hillcrest, and Pacific Beach. The first 2 are downtown, with Pacific Beach location , right on the beach. www.ithhostels.com

The Force Wins the 2018 SCCBL League Championship. This is the 8th league Championship the Force has won in 11 years and placed 2nd 3 times.

In 2016 the Force Place 3rd in the NBC World Series and has also won numerous  tournaments over the 11 years.   

Congratulations to the Force 2018 ALLSTARS. The game to be played Saturday July 14th at Palm Springs Stadium.

Don Roethler

Phillip Steering

Trey Martin

Arron Barkley

Drake Pierson

James Shimashita

Ryan Losman

Frank Lopez

Justin Coleman

AJ Wood

Masa Tamaguchi

Max Holtzclaw

Alternate;

Trevor Johnson

It is always great to see one of the Force players make it to the Big Show. Force RHP Corbin Burnes has been moved up to the Brewers and is on the active roster. His 2 years in minor leagues he pitched 260 inning, 262 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.77.

By Milad Ghaemi

San Diego, Calif.

The San Diego Force won their second game of the 4th of July SDCCBL Tournament against the California Jays by a score of 7-2.  Ryan Losman (Southeast Missouri) was on the mound for the Force building off of his previous performance of 7 shutout innings against the Palm Springs Power. His performance against the Jays was a good follow up to Telarroja's on Friday. Losman would be the only pitcher for the Force going the full 9 innings and picking up his first win of the season and lowering his ERA to 0.43. The Force would have 7 hits and 8 walks again displaying their increased patience at the plate leading to another wonderful offensive game to back Losman. 

DH Drake Pierson went 2-4 with 4 RBI's and a run scored coming off of his Grand Slam breaking the game wide open for the Force. 

SP Ryan Losman has shown his strengths as a pitcher who gets most of his outs by way of the K using his 93-95 MPH Fastball to stifle hitters along with his crippling off-speed pitches. Losman, in know his second start, is proving his value as a Starter in the SCCBL with his two dominant starts and the lowest ERA in the league.

Offensively, Extra Hitter James Shimashita, 3B Josh Sidley, 2B David Huddleson, 1B Chris O'Neil, and LF Junior Coleman all provided the Force with crucial walks, base hits, and RBI's.

The Force will play their third game of the Tournament against the Thunder BBC on Sunday at 1:15 at Madison High School. You can find the full tournament schedule on our website and on the schedule tab.

By Milad Ghaemi

San Diego, Calif.

The San Diego Force dropped a controversial away-conference game on Thursday night, dropping a 13 inning game to the SCCBL-leading Inland Valley Pirates 6-7. Max Holtzclaw (Shasta) toed the rubber for the Force and overcame a first-inning hiccup to 4 2/3 4 ER. The pitching staff for the Force has been a bright spot and the relief proved to be crucial for the Force. 8 1/3 innings of relief was provided by Avery Wood (Central Washington commit) for 1 1/3 with 3 K's and 0 ER, James Shimashita (Madison High School Graduate/San Jose State commit) for 4 innings with 6 K's and 0 ER, Ryan Losman (Southeast Missouri) for 2 innings with 0 ER, and the duo of Tanner Cable (Bellhaven) and Justin Coleman (Cleveland State) whom combined for 2/3 innings.

The Force never held a lead but rallied in the 7th to tie the game at 6 against the Inland Valley Pirates. With the bases loaded for 1B Don Roethler (Southwest Baptist) he would come in the clutch crushing a 2-run double all the way to the warning track at Amerige Park scoring SS Drake Pierson (Angelina) and 2B Greg Bennett (Iowa Western). DH Aaron Barkley (Mississippi Valley) would then hit an RBI groundout scoring CF Ryan Williams. The game would be scoreless until the Bottom of the 13th Inning in which with the bases loaded and one out, CF Ryan Williams would catch a flyout and throw home to get the tagging runner out at the plate. C Trevor Johnson would apply the tag on what some would think would be an inning-ending double play, but the umpire ruled the runner safe giving the Inland Valley Pirates the walk-off win. The Force tried to argue the call but were met with the response they were not hoping for as the Force lost 6-7.

Drake Pierson returned to the lineup Thursday night with a bang. The Shortstop from Angelina College went 3-6 with a double and two runs scored. Drake Pierson has flashed leather exclusively at Shortstop and has paired it with a nice offensive season so far batting .258 with a .344 On Base Percentage.

Shimashita was dazzling in relief, giving 4 shutout innings to a team that has been exhausting its pitching. The right-handed graduate and captain for the Madison High School Baseball Team received All-CIF 1st team honors during his senior year. Shimashita will be playing for the San Jose State Baseball team during the regular season.

Avery Wood has been a lethal weapon out of the bullpen for the Force striking out the side in almost every outing. The High School graduate from Sacramento committed to Central Washington and has racked up an impressive 23 K's in only 9 2/3 innings.

The Force look to win some important conference games against the Inland Valley Bucs and the Palm Springs Power in back to back double headers over the weekend. 

By Milad Ghaemi

San Diego, Calif.

The San Diego Force picked up an important conference win, defeating the SCCBL Riverside Bulldogs 12-4. RHP Jacob Thigpen (Rockhurst) took the ball for the Force and was sharp, tossing six innings and giving up three runs. Justin Coleman (Cleveland State) and Tanner Cable (Bellhaven) relieved Thigpen and held the lead for the Force.

Leadoff hitter Junior Coleman (Riverside) continues to find ways to get on base for the Force. Coleman, known for his speed and on-base ability, accumulated a total of 4 walks. Junior has an On Base Percentage of .459 along with 14 hits, 13 walks, and 12 stolen bases (leading the SCCBL in walks and stolen bases).

Don Roethler (Southwest Baptist) continued his torrid start to the season going 2-4 with 3 RBI's. Roethler is a leader in the SCCBL in Home Runs and RBI's.

Greg Bennett (Western Iowa) went 2-5 with 3 RBI's and a walk. Bennett has also shown stellar defense in the infield playing both 2B and SS for the Force. Bennett is also a leader in the SCCBL for RBI's. 3B Trey Martin (Cleveland State) returned to his usual form going 2-5 with 1 RBI scoring 3 of the Force's 12 runs. OF/DH Andy Van Antwerp (Biola) proved to be a key X-Factor for the Force's offense going 2-2 with 2 walks and also scoring 3 runs. 

The Force have won all 3 games against the Riverside Bulldogs to help their league standings in the SCCBL

The San Diego Force are using Pointstreak this year to keep track of team/individual statistics as well as all SoCal Collegiate Baseball League news. Below is a link to Pointstreak to help you stay up to date with all things happening with the Force.

http://pointstreaksites.com/view/sccbaseball

Avery Tuck 2017 Force Outfielder was drafted in the 17th round of the 2018 draft by Detroit Tigers. Avery went to New Mexico Junior College this year and hit 386, 69 hits, 19 doubles, 4 triples and 11 home runs.

CONGRATULATIONS  

The Force and Invaders spring training has ended after 10 days of intense training. This year over 75 players tried out to make the 2 teams, with another 25 plus players still playing in championships  or in school that hasn't shown up.

This year as last year the Force and Invaders have added International players from several countries rounding out the International flair of baseball.

Jason Fowler the Force new manager is expecting  alot out of his staff and players this year and looks forward to starting the season. Force season opener is Saturday with a double hitter. The Invaders open there season on Saturday against the Rattlers in a league game.

Sunday the 20th starts another baseball season for the FORCE ORGANIZATION. Tryouts began which opens the start of the season and continues with 10 days of spring training. Opening day is June 2nd at Madison High School the Force home field.

The San Diego Force Organization wish to thank all of our sponsors for the 2018 season. Your help and support helps make us CHAMPIONS.

San Diego Cryotherapy, Superclips, Mine Bats, Five Finger Batting Gloves, Home Depot, Dunn Edwards Paint, Giants SunFlower Seeds, ZICO, OC Sports, Charlie Rose Sporting Goods, Al's Sporting Goods, Brickyard Batting Gages, Prime Sportsware, Baseball Savings and many, many more. Thank you.

WE ARE READY for the 2018 SEASON.

OPEN tryouts for the Force and Invaders will be held Sunday May 20th and May 27th at Madison High School Baseball Complex.

Registration starts at 8:00 AM and tryouts start at 9 AM. All players are welcome to tryout from the ages of 18 to 26 years old.

Spring Training starts May 21st thru June 1st.

See if you have what it takes to play for the Force Organization one of the top in the country. Were the team that moves players to the PRO'S.

Congratulations to Nick Schultz former Force Outfielder playing for the San Diego Padres Triple A's team the El Paso Chihuahuas. We wish you a great season. 

The Force has been recruiting players for the 2018 season from all over the country and International. All players 18 to 26 years old are welcome to be apart of the Force Organization. Go to the Force website and complete the player questionnaire.

Play for one of the best organizations in summer baseball.

The Force and Invaders start spring training May 21st at our new outdoor baseball training facility. The new facility includes field, batting cages, multiple bull pens, and plenty of parking with other amenities being coming soon. We are one of the few teams that have their own facility at our disposal anytime.

Open tryouts will be held Sunday, May 20th and Sunday, May 27th. All players are welcome. Be part of the Force.

SPRING TRAINING May 21st, don't miss it.

The Force has the following positions and interships available for the 2018 season.

For information, please contact the Force.

GM Assistant
Team trainer
Sponsorship
Ticket Sales
Team Photographer
Marketing/Advertising
Assistant Team Trainer
PA Announcer
Statistician
Assistant Grounds Keeper
Coordinator for Fund Raising Events

The Force Organization would like to THANK all of our SPONSORS for there generous donations and help this season.

ZICO, Giant Sunflower Seeds, Mine Bats, North Rock Suites, Quality Inns, Baseball Savings, Hoover Field, Enterprise, Hertz, Delta Airlines, The Brickyard, JP Longball, LA Class Limo, Carolina Winter League, Dunn Edwards Paint, Home Depot, Builders Express, SD Print & Web, Design A Deck, OC Sports, Charlie Rose Sporting Goods, Classic Screen Print, Morgan's Monogram, San Diego Unified School District, Quality Automotive, Dixieline Lumber, and Firestone Tires.

Without your help and support we wouldn't be as successful of an organization, provide the quality of baseball to fans and the training and support to our players. Thank you.

Congratulations to Travis Taijeron making his MLB debut Sunday August 26, 2017 for the METS.  Travis played for the Force for 3 years as a catcher and outfielder where he honed his skills. Travis was known for his power, speed and arm. He played at Cal Poly Pomona and was drafted in the 18th round of the 2011 draft and quickly moved up thru the Mets organization. Travis played for the  Las Vegas 51's, the Mets AAA affiliated team, where he hit 69 home runs. Moving Travis up to the Mets is long overdo. 

The Garyt Rail Cats, a member of the American Association Baseball League, sent Tanner Pinkston to the Schaumburg Boomers in the Frontier League.  Pinkston reported for duty and has been used as a 1B as well as a DH.  In his first 8 games, he has hit opposing pitchers at a .407 batting average.  The Boomers clinched the Division and will be playing for the League Championship, and Pinkston will be a member of that club.  Good luck Tanner, we are pulling for you.

Tanner Pinkston, first baseman with the Force, signed a contract with the Gary Rail Cats, in the American Association.  Pinkston was a constant leader for the force both offensively and defensively during the 2017 campaign.  Tanner hit .403 during the league getting 50 Hits;  8 Doubles;  10 Home Runs;  and drove in 30 runs.

During the NBC World Series in Wichita, Pinkston continued his hot hitting going 6-16 for a .375 average.  Hitting Coach for the Force, CJ Thieleke, was the driving force behind getting Pinkston signed.  Thieleke was a coach in Gary early in his career.  

Dalton Shalberg, a late arrival for the Force, earned himself All American Honors at the NBC World Series.  Shalbert, 6' 5" 200 pounds, pitched for the New Mexico State Team this past spring.  Shalberg's performance against the Colorado Sox will go down in history in the NBC World Series.  Dalton went 10 innings....gave up one lone hit...gave up no runs...walked 2 and struck out 10 in a masterpiece on the mound.  Congrats to Dalton, what an outstanding performance.  

Recruiting for the 2018 season has begun for the Force and the Invaders. Players can complete the player questionnaire on line and submit it to scouting. Players will be notified immediately.  We are recruiting for all positions for the 2018 season. Host families available. This is your opportunity to play for one of the best teams on the West Coast and play in beautiful San Diego. 

The Force signed some familiar faces earlier this month that have helped the Force win games in pervious seasons. Hard throwing  RHP TJ Looney and RHP Connor McLaughlin will be part of the Force staff that teams will have to deal with. The duo will make a series impact to help the Force win games.

Solid Pitching and timely hitting proved to be the winning combination for a 6-1 victory over the Southern California Bombers in a playoff game played at La Sierra University on Wednesday.  Leading the way on the mound was Dalton Shalberg, Garrett Yocum and Matt Bergandi.  Shalberg was stellar in going six (6) shutout innings, with Yocum giving up the lone run in his two innings, but pitched very well in the playoff game and Matt Bergandi shut the door in the ninth with a solid inning.  Shalberg gave up only three (3) hits in his six (6) innings of work.

On the offensive side, Dan Hetzel and Tanner Pinkston each him mammoth home runs while Blake Baumgartner had two (2) doubles and Carl Schwettman had three (3) hits for the winning Force club.  The Force banged out eleven (11) hits while striking out seven (7) times. 

The Force continues its climb for the League Championship with a single game against the Palm Springs Power, who have definitely shown they are the "Power" of the league.  Game time is 4:30 at James Madison High School in San Diego.

Those fans who decided to attend the Force/Bombers game on Tuesday had to feel very well entertained.  This game changed leads many times in the nine innings played, and the Force took the lead in the bottom of the 8th inning and prevailed 4-3.  This was the first game of the playoffs and the second will be played tomorrow (7/19) at La Sierra University at 1:00pm. Game 3 is slated for tomorrow at 4:00pm if necessary.

The Bombers jumped ahead 1-0 in the first inning; then, after two Force Coaches were ejected from the field, Eric Poirier and Chris Moody....Byron Smith hit a 2 run Home Run to put the Force ahead 2-1 in the 3rd inning.  The Bombers went ahead 3-2 going into the 8th inning.  A couple of chances vanished due to some very solid pitching....but Trevor Abrams lined a shot over the 2nd baseman's head to drive in 2 runs and put the Force ahead 4-3 for good.

Skyler Silvester and Mark Carmack (W) held the Bombers in the latter innings and Carmack struck out 4 and earned the victory.

The San Diego Force played its final game before the league playoffs, and defeated the Dovetail Bats by a score of 12-8.  The Force used six (6) pitchers in the game in an effort to give the staff some innings prior to the league playoffs.  

Leading the way for the Force was Tanner Pinkston, who was 2-3 with two (2) home runs and four (4) RBI's.  Also with multiple hits in the game for the Force were Joshua Sidley with 3 and Carl Schwettman with 2.  Don Roethler and Carl Schwettman also drove in two (2) runs each in the victory. 

The Force pitching staff ran into a very solid offensive club giving up eight (8) runs on nine (9) hits.  Solid performances were given by Skyler Silvester and Mark Carmack who threw one shutout inning and two respectively.  

The Force will be working out on Monday in an effort to get a relaxing practice in prior to the playoffs, which will be played on Tuesday afternoon at 4:30pm.

The San Diego Force defeated the Bulldogs in the final league game for both teams by a score of 7-1.  Leading the way for the Force was Dylan Gordon, who threw six (6) innings and gave up no earned runs.  Garrett Yocum finished the game by going three (3) innings and gave up no runs in his outing.  Each pitcher gave up four (4) hits but scattered them throughout the game.  It was a very good game by these two pitchers for the final game.

The Force was able to make a complete "makeover" in the fifth (5th) inning so everyone got the chance to play.  The only member of the Force to get two or more hits was Haruto Nakano who got two (2).  Carl Schwettman scored two (2) runs while getting his first triple of the season.  The big blast of the night came off the bat of Trevor Abrams who hit a mammoth  three (3) home run in the 2nd inning scoring bringing home Byron Smith and Dan Hetzel.  Don Roethler also contributed with a lead off home run to right field in the bottom of the 3rd inning.

The Force entertain the Dovetail Bats on Sunday at 1:00 pm at Madison High School.  Playoffs will start on Tuesday and at the time, there is no definite schedule for the playoffs.

The San Diego Force and the OC Surf scored a lot of runs, got a lot of hits and ultimately it was the bullpen that won the game for the Force.  The final score was 11-7 in favor of the Force.  However, the Surf jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the 2nd inning with a grand slam.  The Force came back with six (6) in the bottom of the 2nd, led by a 3 Run Home Run by Don Roethler.  However, that lead did not last as the Surf came back with 3 in the top of the 3rd, going ahead by a score of 7-6.  

Offensively, the Force was led by Haruto Nakano and Newcomer Anthony Warneke with three (3) hits each and two (2) by Roethler.  The big blow was a three run scoring double by Tyler Plantier in the sixth inning which put the Force ahead 10-7.  

On the mound, Mark Carmack led the way and got the win by throwing 4 innings and shutting the Surf out with 2 hits.  He walked none and struck out 7.  It was a very solid performance, one which the Force has been in need of for days.  And in doing so, he only threw 59 pitches in his four innings, 75% which were strikes. 

Closing the game was Bryce Gibson, who threw the final two (2) innings and also shut out the Surf on one hit.  Six scoreless innings out of the bullpen plus scoring eleven runs was the formula for success on Wednesday.

On Friday, the Force finishes the Southern California Collegiate schedule with a single game against the Bulldogs at Madison at 5:00.  On the mound for the Force will be Dylan Gordon.  

Tyler Plantier continued his hitting rampage going 2-4 with 2 RBI's, which were the only two the Force was able to generate against Jacob Castillo, pitcher for the Bucs.  The Force defeated the Bucs 2-1 in a very closely played game.  Plantier hit a 2 run homer in the 6th inning, which was all the Force needed in a real nail biter.  Newcomer, Dalton Shalberg threw 5 solid innings for his first outing of the season and shutting down the Bucs.  The bullpen of Brett Elgin, Matt Bergandi and Taiyo Konishi held the Bucs at bay for the win.  Konishi came into the game in the ninth inning and got his first save for the season enticing the hitter to fly out to left field and end the game.

Hitting stars were Yori Martinez (2-4);  Plantier (2-4);  Trevor Abrams (2-3) and returning Vet Derek Nakasato (2-4) for the Force.  

The Force returns home to play the OC Surf at 5:00 pm at Madison HS.  

In game one of a doubleheader at Cal Poly Tuesday night, Brad Moreno and Tyler Plantier put on some heroic performances to defeat the Bucs by a score of 4-3 in ten innings.  The Force has been in need of a complete game all season, and last night, their "prayers" were answered.  Moreno went ten (10) innings in his complete game...and threw 150 pitches in his outing.  He gave up a 2 run homer in the 8th to lose the lead 3-2 but shut the Bucs out the rest of the way for the victory.

That tremendous job notwithstanding, Tyler Plantier had one of those nights every young man dreams about.  Most young men dream about being at bat, with the bases loaded and two outs...and the crowd roars as he delivers.  What Plantier did last night was go 5-5 with a double, home run, 9 total bases and 3 RBI's.  What a great performance.  

With all the heroics of Moreno and Plantier, it was the "hustle" Jori Martinez that really made the difference.  In the top of the 9th and two outs, Carl Schwettman hit a high pop up near the home plate area with Martinez on 2nd...the ball fell between two fielders and Martinez scored the tying run...had he been in a normal ball player trot, the game would have ended.  

Plantier (5-5);  Tanner Pinkston (3-5) and  Yori Martinez (3-5) provided the majority of the Force offense with 11 of the 13 hits for the night.  

It was a great game to be involved in and to watch.  

The San Diego Force was dealt a harsh blow on Sunday when it learned that Mark McGinnity was going to return home.  Mark was one of the stalwarts in the 2016 season, which ended for him in the July Fourth Tournament.  On a very hard slide at third base, Mark made the tag and the runner went into his wrist which caused a severe break.  Mark had surgery in late 2016 and was well on his way to a successful rehab.

Mark suffered a tweak in his groin and it became a bothersome injury for the current season.  After medical advice, the Doctors felt it was best if Mark did not play anymore this season.  He will be missed because of his reliable "vacumn like glove at third base";  his potent bat in key situations;  but most importantly his positive attitude which permeated throughout the dugout.  Good Luck Mark and thanks for all you have done for the Force.  

The Palm Springs Power demonstrated why they are sitting on top of the Southern California Collegiate League.  They swept the Force by scores of 7-2 and 11-10...and both games were decided in the last two innings.  In the opener, newcomer Skyler Sylvester threw a very solid seven (7) innings holding the Power to three (3) runs on six (6) hits.  He left the game with the Power leading 3-2 and he definitely gave the Force the opportunity to win the game.  The Power pushed across four (4) runs in the last two innings which made the score 7-2.  The Force went on top 2-0 in the first inning but was unable to do much more in the last eight (8) innings.  Offensively, Zack Felix went 3-4 while Dan Hetzel was 2-4 and that was the majority of the offense.  

In the second game, the Force was looking at splitting the doubleheader with a lead going into the ninth inning of 10-7.  Late inning heroics, and the apparent attitude of the Power that they would be successful just was too much for the Force.  Once again, the starting pitcher, George Navadel did a very good job keeping the Force in the ball game against the very strong Power.  Offensively, the Force outhit the Power 13 hits to 8;  however, it is runs that count.  Dan Hetzel continued to lead the way with a 3-5 game and Tyler Plantier, Blake Baumgartner and Carl Schwettman each contributed two hits each.  

The Force continues its schedule on Tuesday, traveling to Cal Poly with a doubleheader with the Bucs.  

In a very important league game for the Force, the team traveled to Soboba Sports Complex in San Jacinto to play the always strong Bombers.  It was a very good venue and everything about the surroundings was surreal and calm.  Well, that is not what happened between the white lines.

In the opening game, the first batter, Carl Schwettman drive the ball over the CF fence to get the ball rolling for the Force.  To start with, two Force Pitchers did an outstanding job in 95 degree heat to shut down a very potent Bombers club.  Thomas Rowan scattered four (4) hits and gave up two (2) earned runs in his five (5) innings of work.  Brandon Bentson, a member of the League All Star Team, closed out the game with four (4) strong innings.  Ultimately the Force won the game going away with a 11-4 decision.

Offensively, Schwettman led the way with three (3) hits and 2 RBI's;  Dan Hetzel with 2 RBI;s and Jake Smith with 2 RBI's.  Multiple hit games went to Tanner Pinkston, Brady Groesbeck and Don Roethler with two (2) each.  It was a great way to start the day.

In the nightcap, the Bombers exploded in one inning and won a tightly contested game by a score of 6-5.  The outcome ruined an otherwise outstanding eight (8) inning performance by Kyle Bedsole.  He pitched all eight (8) innings in sweltering heat, giving up 7 hits;  six (6) runs and only fouyr (4) earned runs.  He walked only one (1) hitter and struck out six (6).  One would think that was good enough to win...well, the Force put together a very strong offense gathering fourteen (14) hits but only able to score five (5) runs.  Multiple hit games were obtained by Haruto Nakano (3);  Logan Cordeiro (2);  Yori Martinez (2);  Trevor Abrams (2) and Max Taulbee (2).  Defensively, the Force made some  mistakes which led to a big inning for the Bombers and ultimately the 6-5 defeat.  In the last three innings the Force put the pressure on the Bombers, however, Force hitters were unable to put the ball in play when needed.  

Sunday, the Force faces the very strong and League Leaders in the Palm Spring Power at Madison.  The last time these two teams met, the Power dominated the Force by scores of 14-1 and 20-2.  

The San Diego Force defeated the California Jays Black by a score of 7-2 in the Championship game at Grossmont College.  The star of the game had to be RHP Matt Bergandi who threw seven (7) magnificent innings for the champions.  This was the first game that Matt had been called upon to go more than three (3) innings and giving up only two (2) runs was what the Force needed.  Scoreless innings were pitched by Bryce Gibson and Kyle Bedsole.

 Offensive stars for the Force were Jaron Balman with a HR and 3 RBI's;  Tanner Pinkston 2-4;  Logan Cordeiro 2-4;  and stolen bases by Brady Groesbeck, Logan Cordeiro and a very important Sac Fly from Carl Schwettman.

 It was a long day for the Force and its fans, however, winning the championship was very special since the entire roster took a role in the victories.  

Next on tap is a double header against the always strong California Bombers on Thursday at Jay Littleton Field.  

The San Diego Force defeated the Sharks from San Diego in a very odd but successful game.  This was the first game of the semi-finals and the win took them to the Championship game.  Although the Force only was able to get three (3) hits off of Justin Burkey, the team was the beneficiary of 12 walks and 2 errors.  It was quite evident that Burkey, who threw 138 pitches in the contest, was getting tired.  That is an alarming number of pitches for a pitcher to be throwing in seven (7) innings and this overuse is not good for young arms.  

However, the Force was happy to walk away from the game with a 7-5 win, thanks to three (3) RBI's from Jake Smith.  The Force struck out 9 times during the contest but the calm on the Force bench was indicative that a win was in the cards.  The star pitcher for the Force was Dylan Gordon, who went 5 innings giving up 1 earned run and striking out 6.  

There were really no offensive stars in the game for the Force, however, it was great to win the game and move to the Championship game that was played at Grossmont College.  

The San Diego Force and the California Jays played a very exciting game of baseball in the final game of pool play.  By a tie, the Force was named the #1 seed in the 4th of July Tournament.  Starting pitcher Haruto Nakano went 4.2 innings and only gave up 3 hits while allowing 1 earned run.  Brandon Bentson threw 2.2 innings of strong relief to keep the game tied.  

Tanner Pinkston, who literally flew into LAX and drove down to play with the Force was definitely a Force in the game.  Pinkston hit a mammoth home run and got a single to drive in three runs.  Multiple hit games went to Avery Tuck, Jaron Balman, Blake Baumgartner and of course Pinkston.  

The Force plays in the Winner's Bracket on Tuesday at noon at Grossmont College.

Reliable veteran Brad Moreno threw seven (7) shutout innings today and defeated the Highlanders by a score of 8-2.  For five (5) innings it was anyone's guess who would take charge of this game.  It so happened that the Force had a 1-0 lead for the first six innings and then put up a 7 spot in the 7th to end the scoring for the Force.  

The Force did not get its first hit until the fourth inning and that was a bunt single by Yori Martinez.  He later scored the first run and that score held up for three more innings.  

The Force returns to Pool Play on Monday, when they take on the California Jays at 4 pm at Grossmont College.

The San Diego Force used nine (9) hits and strong pitching from Taiyo Konishi and defeated the CCCBL's Hawks by a score of 11-2 on Saturday Morning.  Leading the way on the mound was newcomer from Japan, Taiyo Konishi who pitched five (5) shutout innings giving up only 1 hit while striking out 4.  His pitching performance gave the Force the breathing room it needed to score in four of the first five innings.

Leading the way in the HR department were newcomers Dan Hetzel and Travis Abrams.  Replacement for Tanner Pinkston at first base, Donny Roethler gathered three (3) hits and Conner Martin drove in three (3) runs as did Hetzel.  Great weather in San Diego, players loved playing game in the morning.  Next game in the Tournament is at 5:00 pm tomorrow night at Mesa CC Field.  

The San Diego Force opened the Fourth of July Tournament with a resounding 11-1 Victory over a young and aggressive Dovetail Bats club.  Kyle Bedsole, RHP from the Force, pitched 7 innings in the game shortened by the "run differential rule".  He gave up 6 hits, struck out 4 while giving 3 free passes.  It was definitely one of the better pitching performances this season.  

The leading offensive players were Carl Schwettman and Byron Smith who each hit mammoth home runs in the game.  Schwettman also delivered a double and single in 4 trips to the plate while Byron collected a base hit to go along with his home run.  Others getting 2 hits were Avery Tuck and Trevor Abrams in leading the Force to victory.

Game number two will be played at 10:30 am at Mesa CC.  

The San Diego Force enjoyed home field advantage Thursday night by defeating the Orange County Surf by a score of 8-3.  Thomas Rowan pitched seven (7) strong innings thus setting the stage for the victory.  The only blemish in those seven (7) innings was a home run in the fifth.  Rowan went about his business getting the Surf in order for the first four (4) innings.  This was Thomas' second outing for the Force and he only had to throw 84 pitches in the victory. 

Leading the way offensively was catcher Byron Smith with 3 hits in 4 at bats and scored 2 runs.  The bottom of the batting order for the Force went 7-11 and scored seven (7) of the eight (8) runs in the game.  Haruto Nakano went 2-4 and scored 2 runs and Conner Martin went 2-3 and scored three (3) runs. 

On Friday, the Force plays the Dovetail Bats at 4:30 at Grossmont College in the opening of the July Fourth Tournament.

The first pitch in the doubleheader was thrown at 1:00 PM and the last pitch of the doubleheader was thrown at 6:40 pm.  It's a long time between pitches to end up in the same place we were in before the game started.  The Force was victorious in the first by a score of 14-4 and lost the second game in a late inning thriller by a score of 10-8.  Leading the way in the first game was pitcher Thomas Rowen who went four strong innings in his first game with the Force.  Finishing up for the Force was Taiyo Kenoshi and Kyle Gracey who went three innings and two innings respectively. Blake Baumgartner led the way offensively for the Force, driving home six (6) runs and scoring once himself during his 3-5 day at the plate (3-run home run, a double, a single and a walk). 

In the second game, the Force staked starter Dylan Gordon to a 3-0 lead after one inning before the bottom fell out.  The Sentinels scored five (5) in the second and the Force responded with three (3) in the third.  After many lead changes, the Force went ahead in the bottom of the eighth by a score of 9-8.  No sooner had the first pitch been thrown in the ninth inning, the Sentinels mounted a rally of their own, and ended in a 10-8 victory for the visitors.  

The San Diego Force used some solid pitching and some late inning heroics to defeat the Sentinels in a league game.  The same two clubs play each other in a double header on Sunday at Madison High School.  

Kyle Bedsole got news that he was starting the game 30 minutes before it was scheduled to start.  He pitched five (5) strong innings and got a little tired in the 6th.  Brad Moreno came in the later innings and threw shutout baseball for 2 2/3 innings.

On the offensive side, the game was won on a walk off base hit by Blake Baumgartner driving in Isaiah Peters and Jake Smith.  Smith went 2-3 in the game but two Force members came off the bench to keep rallies going....Conner Martin hit a 2-out double  in the 7th and Veteran Devin Carter had a pinch hit double which drove in the tying run, which set the stage for Baumgartner's heroics.  

The Force is off on Saturday and will play the Sentinels a doubleheader on Sunday.

The San Diego Force traveled to Pasadena for a Wednesday night battle with the Arroyo Seco Saints.  It was a see-saw battle with the Force....and the end result was a 10-8 Force victory.  Brad Moreno started on the mound for the Force and gave up one hit, which was a Home Run in the second inning.  Troy Lieberman followed Moreno, and two errors opened the door for a four run fourth inning for the Saints.  Brett Elgin, winning pitcher, threw two scoreless innings in providing the pitching needed to claim the victory.  With this win, the Force has a 12 Win 4 Loss and 1 Tie record.  

Hitting stars for the Force were Haruto Nakano who was 3-5 with two RBI's;  while Yori Martinez was 2-4 with a walk and 2 RBI's.  The biggest blow was a mammoth home run by Tanner Pinkston which traveled well over 375 feet at Jackie Robinson Park.  Pinkston was 3-4 with a Hit by pitcher and a  Base on Balls.

Next game for the Force is Friday at 5 pm versus the Sentinels.

The San Diego Force defeated the Dovetail Bats by a score of 3-2 in a closely contested game at James Madison HS.  Three Force pitchers went three innings each for the victory.  Tylier Campbell, Brandon Bentson and Matt Bergandi combined for eleven (11) strikeouts and nine (9) hits to seal the victory.  

Two outstanding plays from Outfielders Carl Schwettman and Sam Terry  threw out potential runs at home plate to end innings.  

Offensively, the Force was led by Carl Schwettman who went 2-4 with a triple and a single.  Driving in runs for the Force were Wyatt Logan, Jake Smith and newcomer Blake Baumgartner, who drove in the winning run with 2 outs in the 7th inning. 

Tomorrow the Force was scheduled to play a game at James Madison, but will spend the afternoon practicing before traveling to Pasadena to play the Non-League Saints.  

The Force had 2 players taken in the 2017 MLB draft.  RHP Tyler Ahearn drafted by Boston Red Sox and CJ Saylor drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. Congratulations.

The San Diego Force split a doubleheader with the Southern California bombers in game played at San Diego College's Morley Field on Saturday.  In the first game, the Force scored five (5) runs in the first two innings and then allowed the Bombers to chip away at the lead, scoring one (1) in the third inning;  two (2) in the fourth and two (2) in the seventh.  In the bottom of the ninth, with the score tied, the Force loaded the bases with no outs, and it appeared that the Force would find a way to win the opening game.  Sam Terry walked, Derek Nakasato got a base hit and Carl Schwettman walked loading the bases.  After a shallow fly ball to CF that did not allow the runner to tag up and a strikeout, it looked gloomy for the Force.  On the first pitch, Yori Martinez hit a shot between second and first base for a walkoff single, giving the Force a 6-5 win. Newcomer Dylan Gordon threw five strong innings giving up three (3) earned runs in his five inning stint.  Bryce Gibson and Matt Bergandi continued their strong pitching performances by shutting out the Bombers over the last two innings.  The Force was the recipient of six bases on balls, two hit batsmen in the game.  A newcomer behind the plate, Byron Smith was the offensive leader with a double and single in his five at bats, driving in 3 runs. The usual strong offensive lineup struck out thirteen (13) times in the opening game.

The Bombers came roaring back in the second game  with a resounding 10-5 victory.  Schuyler Hill got the nod for the Force and gave up five (5) runs in five innings.  It was not a good night for the pitching staff, except that Parker Aspegreen and Haruto Nakano shut out the Bombers in the last two innings.  Offensively the Force was led by Logan Cordeiro and Carl Schwettman who each had two (2) hits, however the rest of the order only garnished four (4) hits.

The Force continues its schedule with a game on Monday at James Madison High School at 5:00 against the Dovetail Bats Baseball Club.  The Force's record is 10-4-1 to date.

The San Diego Force used solid pitching, timely pitching and solid defense to defeat the So-Cal Bombers by a score of 8-3.  The game was played at San Diego City College's Morley Field, which was in excellent shape for the club.  The Force plays a doubleheader on Saturday at 11:00 am and the second game will follow in 30 minutes.  

It looked like the teams were going to score in every inning, with the Bombers scoring one (1) run in the first and second innings, while the Force scored two (2) in the first and one (1) in the second.  Then Brad Moreno went to work and held the very strong Bomber offense scoreless for the next five (5) innings while the Force put runners across home in the fifth and sixth innings.  Moreno threw 111 pitches in eight (8) innings for a very strong win.  Bryce Gibson pitched a scoreless ninth inning.Tanner Pinkston (3-5 with 3 RBI's) and Isaiah Peters (3-3 and a Hit By Pitcher) 

Offensive stalwarts were Tanner Pinkston (3-5 with 3 RBI's)...Isaiah Peters (3-3) and Brady Groesbeck (2-4).  Others driving in runs were Avery Tuck (Sac Fly) and Carl Schwettman (Sac Fly).  Derek Nakasato who was a very strong player in Palm Springs, continued his hot hitting going 2-4 with a Base on balls.  Defensive standout was Harturo Nakano who stopped two Bomber rallies with outstanding defensive plays at third base.

The Force and Bombers continue their three game series tomorrow morning at 11:00 followed by a second game which will start 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.  

As a sidebar, Coach Eric Poirier  will be unable to  attend the second game due to the fact that he is getting married Saturday Afternoon.  The entire San Diego Force Organization...Players, Coaches, Front Office, Owner and Fans want to wish Eric and Kathy a very happy life together.  

The San Diego Force swept the Inland Valley Bucs on Saturday by scores of 4-3 and 1-3.  

In the first game, Taylor Ahearn pitched five (5) shutout innings before giving up two (2) runs in the sixth.  One of the runs was earned.  Bryce Gibson and Matt Bergandi held on to the lead with Bergandi posting his 3rd save in the young season.  Hitting stars for the Force were Tanner Pinkston with a two (2) run HR in the fourth (4th) to get the force on board.  Logan Cordeiro had two singles while Wyatt Logan had a double for the Force.  Brady Groesbeck had a run scoring double which provided the winning edge for the Force.  Mason Gavre had a solo home run in the 5th while Derek Nakasato drove in Groesbek with a single to end the scoring.  

In the second game, the Force batted around in two innings....the fourth and the seventh, putting five runs on the scoreboard in each of those innings.  Carl Schwettman led the way with three (3) singles and scored 2 runs and had 1 RBI, while Tanner Pinkston had a single and scored twice.  Logan Cordeiro continued his hot hitting with single and triple scoring twice and drove in one run.  Connor Martin, who has been on a hot streak, had two doubles and a Home Run with four (4) RBI's and scored twice.  

Leading the way on the mound was Brad Moreno who threw seven (7) strong innings.  Brad gave up only one (1) earned run while striking out eight (8) Bucs.  Bryce Gibson and Taiyo Konishi finished the game to give the Force the winning margin.  

A ride to San Diego from Pomona can be relatively quick...or excessively slow.  Last night the drive home was very slow following a heart breaking loss to the Inland Valley Bucs, who were sporting an 0-4-1 record prior to last night's game.  Through seven (7) innings, the Force held a 3-1 lead with much credit going to Brandon Bentson, veteran LHP who gave up one in the first and then shut the Bucs out for six (6) straight innings.  Although the Force was in the lead, it had only gotten three (3) hits through those seven innings, and the only members of the Force to garnish hits were Avery Tuck with a single and double and Carl Schwettman's bunt single.  The Bucs pitchers attacked the strike zone with the Force only striking out four (4) times, however, Mark McGinnity reached first base on one on a past ball.  Thirteen (13) of the outs were on ground balls.  Several balls were hit well by the Force, but as luck would have it, they were directed right to Bucs players.

The bright spot for the Force, if there can be one in a loss, was the pitching of Brandon Bentson.  The LHP from San Marcos, usually held for duties in the last three innings was a "rush start" for the Force.  After giving up one run in the first, he mowed the Bucs down for six innings and got them 1-2-3 in four (4) of the last six innings.  It was a very strong performance for Bentson and kept the Force in the game during his time on the mound. 

The Force went 1-2-3 in three (3) of the first five (5) innings which got to be very frustrating, however, once in a while in baseball, you have to tip your cap to the opposing pitcher.  In the sixth inning, the Force batted around but was only able to score three (3) runs with two (2) hits.  With the bases loaded and a 3-1 score, the Force was unable to get a run across thus leaving a golden opportunity to be wasted. 

In the ninth with the score tied, the Bucs were able to plate the winning run on a botched relay, and the long drive begun. 

The Force resumes is schedule against the San Francisco Seals today at Madison HS at 5:00

The San Diego Force traveled to Corona for a doubleheader with the Bulldogs, a new team in the Southern California Collegiate League.  It was a very positive trip with the Force ending up on the right side of both games.  In game #1, Troy Lieberman threw five (5) innings and gave the bullpen a much needed rest.  He gave up 4 runs and struck out 2 in the 11-4 Force victory.  The offense was led by Derek Nakasato (3-5, 2 RBI) and Wyatt Logan (3-6) and Avery Tuck (3-6) along with Tanner Pinkston (2-4, 2 RBI), Carl Schwettman (2-3, 2 RBI), Mason Gavre (2-5).  The long ball played an important role in the outcome with Tanner Pinkston and Wyatt Logan going deep for the Force.  It was a great team win and a good way to start the day.

In game 2, Newcomer Brock Eissman, threw a great game in leading the way for the Force.  He went eight (8) strong innings with the 8th inning being the toughest.  Brock struck out nine (9) Bulldogs who are a very strong hitting team.  He gave up a HR in the 8th and a second run to put an end to their scoring.  The Force scored first with a run scoring single by Haruto Takigichu in the third inning.  That score standed until the 8th when the Bulldogs went ahead 2-1. Alex Sawelson started the Force off with a base hit, his third of the game.  Pinch hitter Tanner Pinkston followed with a single which put two runners on base.  Mark McGinnity came through with a 2 run single and the Force took the lead 3-2.  Isaiah Peters and Yori Martinez led the way in the ninth with Mason Gavre ending the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the ninth giving the Force a 5-2 win.  Players with multiple hits were Yori Martinez (2-5), Alex Sawelson (3-4), and newcomer Nick Mora (2-3).  Mora, a City College catcher did a very good job behind the plate working with Eissman in keeping the Bulldogs offense down, while throwing out a runner trying to steal.

The Force is off to a 4-1 start with a 3-1 record in the league.  Today, Wednesday, the Force travels to Pamona for a 6:-- game in the league. 

Taylor Ahearn deserved a better fate in the League Opener at Madison High School on Saturday.  He pitched five strong innings giving up only one earned run and four hits during his five inning stint.  On multiple occasions, the Force had runners on third with less than two outs and was not able to get the runner across home plate.  In the Opening Game, pinch hitter Connor Martin hit a mammoth triple off the CF fence and scored the tying run.  It appeared that the Force were going to pull another game out of the fire with late inning heroics.  Derek Nakasato hit a line drive that the pitcher was able to deflect with his glove and threw him out at first for the third out.  Once again, the Force were led by Carl Schwettman with another multiple hit game. 

It appeared that it was going to be a long day for the Force, giving up five runs in the first before coming to bat.  However, the Force continued to chip away at the lead and ultimately took over the lead in a 10-8 exciting ball game that finished with the sun setting.  Pitching standout in the second game was Darrell Yocum who pitched three scoreless innings in relief and kept the Bulldog hitters at bay during the middle innings.  The Force mee the Bulldogs in a doubleheader on Tuesday in Riverside. 

The San Diego Force opened the season with a very solid performance defeating the Clippers from Palomar 4-2.  Returning veteran Brad Moreno pitched six very strong innings giving up one earned run and limiting the Clippers to three hits.  This game marked the first appearance of Taiyo Konishi, who is a member of the Force via Japan on the mound.  Wyatt Logan was the offensive standout along with Carl Schwettman who garnished multiple hits in the contest. 

It was a chance for members of the Force to play at Palomar College, one of the finest and most impressive baseball complexes in the United States.  This facility would rank right near the top of most Minor League parks. 

The Force coming off an excellent 2016 season - winning the SCCBL League Championship and placing 3rd in the NBC World Series, are looking to improve in the 2017 season.  The Force sent 9 players to Professional Baseball from the 2016 team.  The Force is preparing for the conference league teams with each team improving this year.  The SCCBL has 6 teams this year with a 25 game league schedule.

The Force has been in Spring Training for the past 10 days and has had a larger number of players attend early in the season.   The quality of players arriving early has been a plus and the talent level greatly improved from last year.  Over the next few weeks additional players will be arriving, giving even more depth to the Force roster.

For many years the Force has had a 70 percent returning players each year.  Over the last several years returning players have gone down dramatically as players move on.  The 2017 season brings back 15 players with familiar faces like Outfielders - Derek Nakasato, Carl Schwettmann,  Infielders  -Mark McGinnity, Brady Groesbeck, Alex Sawlson, and Pitchers - Brad Moreno, Brett Elgin, Brandon Bentson and Matt Bergandi.  All players have been training vigorously the past few weeks.  The Force has gained an alarming amount of buzz internationally with new players from Japan, Cuba, France, China and Dominican Republic, and numerous States scattered throughout the USA.

With systems running smoothly and the players ready to go, we leap into the 2017 season, competitive and confident in repeating last year's magic.  Once the new 2017 San Diego Force steps onto Madison Stadium field with the "F" on their head, and a " FORCE" on their chest, they will realize how much those uniforms mean in the legacy they hold. 

Prepare for the FORCE - " WE ARE BACK"!

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OPEN TRYOUTS Sunday May 21st and 28th. 8:15 AM registration, tryouts start at 9:00 AM.

All Players are WELCOMED. 17 to 26 years old.

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL STADIUM

4833 Doliva Dr., San Diego, CA 92117

San Rafael Pacifics in the Pacific Association Professional Baseball League has signed Nick Zaharian. Nick played for the Force in 2016 playing Left field. Nick hit 350, with 43 hits, 38 RBI's,  28 runs and 5 hrs. Nick was one of the key players that help the Force win the SCCBL league Championship and Placing 3rd in the World Series. His hitting was key to many of the runs the Force scored.

The Force Organization is always looking to improve and to build a competitive sports franchise. In 2015 a farm team for the Force was started to provide younger  college baseball players 18-22 years old the opportunity to receive a lot of playtime, AB's, work on fundamentals, improve their skills and knowledge of the game without a lot of pressure on them to perform at a high level  immediately. The team also provide a pipeline of players ready to play at the next level for the Force thru out the season.

In 2016 the "Invaders" the farm team won the "SDCCL", San Diego Coastal Collegiate League Championship the teams first year in the league. The Invaders is a farm team for the Force as the Lake Elsinore Storm is to the San Diego Padres.

The Invaders look to be competitive again this year, During the off season long time assistant General Manager Pat Allen of the Force was chosen to be the General Manager of the Invaders, New Manager Marq Taylor was signed and a talent coaching has been assembled that has many years of experience in baseball to guide the Invaders.

Along with the Invaders, the Force will develop a youth travel ball program that will help develop players at younger ages and bring them thru the Force system to one day play for the Force.

Ron Biga, Manager of the Windy City Thunderbolts has announced the signing of Devin Carter for the 2017 season.  Devin was a member of the 2016 Force Team that won the Southern California Collegiate League and ultimately came in 3rd at the NBC World Series in Wichita.

Devin hit a robust .383, going 31-81 with 7 doubles;  2 triples and 2 Home Runs with 26 RBI's.  Devin played center field for the Force and had several assists with his strong arm.  On the base paths, he stole 12 bases and constantly put the pressure on opposing pitchers.  He will be given an opportunity to win a job with the Thunderbolts in Spring Training.  We wish him nothing but success and lots of base hits.  

Marq Taylor has been signed to be the new Manager for the Invaders. Marq brings years of baseball experience  to the Force Organization. Marq has coached high school and college baseball, Managed the Military Allstar Baseball Team and been instrumental in developing many baseball players over the years.

Marq's managerial skills will prove to be successful in communicating and developing players.

The San Diego Force placed 3rd in the 82nd 2016 NBC World Series. Congratulations to the Players, Coaches and Staff.

If you want to play for one of the best baseball teams in the country, play with the San Diego Force.

 

THIRD PLACE 2016 NBC WORLD SERIES

35-10 2016 SEASON

40-8 2015 SEASON

7 Division Championships

3 League Championships

 9 World Series Appearances

 847 winning percentage

 325 plus games won since 2008

 Average 38 wins per season

 125 plus players signed to Professional baseball

 Numerous awards and recommendations

 Accomplished in 9years.

The Force is on the move again building a new baseball practice facility that will be ready for the 2017 season. The facility will include a practice field, batting cage, 6 bull pens, offices, dressing rooms and parking.

The Force Organization will use the facility for practice during season and in the off season the facility will be used for camps, training, travel ball teams and other outdoor activates.

The management of the Force continues to improve the organization and to make it into one of the premier baseball programs in the Country.

National Baseball Congress, Wichita Kansas has announced the 83rd World Series dates,  July 22nd- August 6^th, 2017.  The San Diego Force looks forward to attending its 10th consecutive World Series.

Follow the Force this year on Facebook, twitter, Instagram and our website.

It seems each year the Force has players that are the best in the World Series. This year is no exceptions. The Force has 3 players at the top of the Stats leader board.

Hitting Average

Derek Nakasato   667

Home Runs

Joseph DeRoche-Duffin   3

ERA

Jason Yano    0.00

Congratulations to the players. We also had several other players that did very well in each of the Stats.

The Force once again had to wait for the start of their quarter final game until 12:30 am, but the wait did no good as they were defeated by the Foresters from Santa Barbara by a score of 7-6 in 12 innings.  The Force jumped out to a 4-0 lead after 3 innings and then were unable to generate base runners nor runs until the 12th inning.  The Force went up 6-4 but the Foresters, a very solid baseball team, overturned our joy with three (3) runs in the bottom of the 12th for the victory.  To add insult to injury, Force batters struck out fifteen (15) times in the game which was very uncommon for the club. 

Statistics will be entered on our database early this coming week as the team is in the midst of making arrangements to travel back to their respective homes.  On behalf of the Force Family, we want to thank everyone for their loyalty, interest and support over the course of this season and the NBC World Series.  It was a great run, we are so proud of the team and the very professional coaching staff, Chris Moody, Bench Coach;  Eric Poirier, Hitting Coach;  Brian Harrison and Shawn Joy, Pitching Coaches.  They invest their time and energy every day for the development of the players, and brought a very positive influence on the baseball team.  Safe Travel to everyone. 

The San Diego Force gave up the lead early in the game with six unearned runs in the first three innings and then fought back in a 12-8 victory.  The National Junior College All Stars was a solid club who took advantage of errors and free passes.   However the Force started its comeback with a line drive bases clearing double off the bat of Joe Deroche-Duffin and closed the gap to 6-3.  Deroche-Duffin hit a mammoth shot over the center field wall and the Force never looked back.  Jason Yano threw six solid innings and never got away from his normal pitching routine, regardless of the breaks he encountered.  Solid relief by Connor McGlaughlin, TJ Looney and Coleman Huntley III closed the door on the All Stars.  The Force continues with a game tonight at 9:30 against the Santa Barbara Foresters. 

The San Diego Force lost their third and final game in pool play on Wednesday.  They were defeated by the defending champion Seattle Studs by a score of 5-4.  The Force jumped out to a 4-0 lead early in the game and then the Studs picked away at the lead finally tying the score in the 6th inning.  The Studs scored 3 runs in the 6th inning without getting a base hit.  The Force was unable to generate any offense in the last five innings. 

On Thursday, the Force will play the National Junior College All Americans at 9:30 pm in the playoffs.  The Winner goes on and the Loser goes home.  This will be a very good challenge for the Force as the Junior College club is hand picked from all Junior Colleges throughout the country.  Go Force.

The San Diego Force moved one step closer to the playoffs in the NBC World Series in Wichita, Kansas this afternoon, defeating the Diamond Dawgs 4-1.  Nick Vautrin went a very strong 7.2 innings giving up only one run and 6 hits.  CJ Looney and Cameron Huntley closed the door for the final 4 outs in saving the victory for the Force.  Sam Thorne provided important insurance runs in the top of the ninth driving in two additional runs.  The Force collected eight (8) hits with Thorne and Carl Schwettman coming through with two each. 

Joe Deroche-Duffin was the winner of the Home Run Derby for the 2016 SCCBL ALL-Star Game. He will also represent the Force in the Home Run Derby at the World Series August 6th.

The San Diego Force continued its winning ways defeating the California Kings by a score of 7-6.  The Force jumped off to a 5-1 lead at the end of six innings but gave up a five (5) spot due to 3 walks and 3 basehits.  Fortunately the Force came back in the bottom of the 7th with  2 runs and Brandon Bentson stopped the Kings the rest of the way.  Leading the Force with 3 RBI''s was Brandon Baeckel while Carl Schwettman and Alex Sawelson gathered three hits each in the victory. 

After a 5-3 victory at home, the Force traveled to Palm Springs, where most teams have a difficult time winning.  The Force came out "smoking" and scored 2 in the second inning;  2 in the fourth inning;  3 in the fifth inning....giving them a 7-0 lead going into the bottom of the fifth.  Devin Carter and Jake Smith drove in runs in the second inning;  and Carter drove two more in with a monster home run shot to left center field;  then Nick Zaharion and Anthony Wiggins drove in a run each in the fifth inning before Carter drove in his fourth run finishing the scoring in the 5th.  Bobby Orozco pitched 6 six strong innings against a very potent Power offense striking out 5 and giving up only 5 hits .  William Chen-Hu, Brandon Bentson, TJ Looney and Cameron Huntley finished off the Power with 3 scoreless innings of relief. 

Congratulations to every member of the San Diego Force.  Special thanks to my coaching staff, Brian Harrison, Chris Moody and Eric Poirer who gave countless hours of their time in making sure the club got the skills training needed and the playing time deserved.  Thanks to all the fans who made the trip to Palm Springs and you made it clear that you were rooting for the Force.  Thanks for a great ending to League Play...but not the season.  Next is Wichita. 

The two Titians of the SCCBL went to war for the 2016 Championship.  After sweeping the So Cal Bombers in the playoffs, the FORCE swept thePalm Springs Power in two games, 5-3 and 8-3. The pitching from Jason Yano in the first game and Bobby Orozco in the second game proved to be too much for the Power. 

Jason Yano, in the first game, after settling in after the first inning, retired 14 Power players in a row, 2 runs, 6 SO.  In the second game, Bobby Orozco pitched a tremendous game that kept the Power off balance and pitched six and a third innings, giving up 3 runs, 7hits, 5 SO. The relief pitchers continued to keep the Power in check. The FORCE bull pen has been strong all year.

The FORCE had a combined 23 hits in the two games. FORCE hit 3 home runs, Nick Zaharian 1, and Devin Carter 2.  In game two, Carter was a triple away in hitting the cycle.  If Carter would have hit the cycle, it would have been the second one for the FORCE franchise in 9 years.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PLAYERS, STAFF FAMILIES AND FANS!

Clash of the two Titians start Friday for the 2016 SCCL Championship. San Diego Force and the Palm Springs Power two of the premier baseball teams on the West Coast. The Championship will be the best 2 out of 3 games.

Congratulations  to the 2016 Force Allstars. They will be playing in the Allstar game held July 16th at Palm Springs Stadium.  Home run derby starts at 6:00 PM, game time 7:25 PM.

HOME RUN DERBY:

Joe Deroche-Duffin

PITCHERS:

Bobby Orozco, RHP

Nick Vautrin, RHP

Brandon Moreno, RHP

Brandon Bentson, RHp

Coleman Huntley, RHP

POSITION PLAYERS:

Nick Zaharion, OF

Alex Sawelson, IF

Carl Schwettman. OF

Derek Nakasato, OF

Brandon Baeckel, IF

Joe Thorne, C

Austin Owen, C

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Most Summer College teams are just that, Summer Teams. The Force organization and its Staff operate year round to make the Force Organization one of the premiere not only in California but the country.  We are advocates for Players helping them into college, obtaining scholarships for players and signing players to play pro baseball.

2016 will be no exception; The Force started signing players to pro baseball in January. If you want to have an Organization that will be an advocate for you and have your best interest in mind, play for the Force.

 The Force is looking for College players including Seniors and Graduated Seniors to play for us this summer. 

In their first year in the Southern California Collegiate Baseball League  the San Diego Force earned a regular season championship.  The Force finished league play with a 14-4-2 record, finishing just ahead of the Palm Springs Power who finished with a 14-6 record.  Both ties on the record were games called due to darkness.

The Championship capped off a great regular season for the Force which won't end til Sunday when they take on the ATH Grizzlies in their last regular season game before heading to Wichita to play in the NBC World Series.  The Force currently have a 36-6-2 record going into Sunday and hope to expand on that win total at Madison High School.  First pitch will be at 1:00.

 SPONSORS HOME DEPOT, DUNN-EDWARDS AND NEXT WAVE

The Force would like to thank Home Depot and Dunn-Edwards for being sponsors. Without sponsors like these if would be difficult to be as successful as we are. Our sponsors understand what it takes to help work with teams like ours to provide us the neassary support.

We wish to thank all of our sponsors.

The National Baseball Congress has announced that the San Diego Force have been named the 2014 Sportsmanship Award winners. The award was given to the Force at the end of the 80th Annual NBC World Series. The Force video done on their trip to the Hospital Burn Unit was aired on the big screen during the Championship Game.

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